Dare Bioscience Launches DARE to PLAY Sildenafil Cream for Women
Dare Bioscience announced that providers in select states can now begin prescribing DARE to PLAY Sildenafil Cream, a proprietary topical arousal cream designed specifically for women to enhance genital blood flow and arousal response. "When Viagra was approved in 1998, it revolutionized sexual medicine for men. But for women, comparable progress on enhancing the natural arousal sensations has stalled for nearly three decades," said Sabrina Martucci Johnson, President and CEO of Dare Bioscience. "We believe DARE to PLAY represents a long overdue correction, giving women an option to reconnect with their own bodies, their pleasure, and their confidence, using science that finally recognizes their needs."
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- Breakthrough in Women's Health: Daré Bioscience's DARE to PLAY™ Sildenafil Cream is the first topical arousal product specifically designed for women, clinically shown to significantly increase genital blood flow within 10-15 minutes, addressing a long-standing gap in women's sexual health.
- Market Opportunity: With approximately 20 million women in the U.S. facing genital arousal challenges and no FDA-approved therapeutics available, the launch of DARE to PLAY™ provides a scientifically-backed solution for this large, underserved market, presenting significant commercial potential.
- Clinical Validation: The product has undergone multiple clinical trials, including a randomized placebo-controlled study involving 200 women and their partners, ensuring its safety and efficacy, marking a significant advancement in the field of women's sexual health.
- Manufacturing Compliance: DARE to PLAY™ is produced through a 503B outsourcing facility, adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations, ensuring product quality and consistency, thus providing women with a reliable health option.

- Breakthrough in Women's Health: Daré Bioscience's DARE to PLAY™ Sildenafil Cream is the first topical product specifically designed for women, clinically shown to increase genital blood flow within 10-15 minutes, addressing a long-standing gap in women's sexual health.
- Market Opportunity: With approximately 20 million women in the U.S. experiencing genital arousal issues and no FDA-approved therapeutics available, the launch of DARE to PLAY™ provides a clinically evidence-backed solution for this large, underserved market, presenting significant commercial potential.
- Clinical Support: The product is backed by multiple clinical trials, including a randomized placebo-controlled study involving 200 women and their partners, ensuring its safety and efficacy, marking a scientific advancement in women's sexual health products.
- Manufacturing Compliance: DARE to PLAY™ is produced through a 503B outsourcing facility compliant with cGMP standards, ensuring product quality and consistency while providing women with a safe and effective option to take charge of their sexual health.
- Consolidation of Rights: Daré Bioscience announced the return of commercialization rights for Ovaprene®, enhancing the company's strategic position in women's health, effective February 2026, marking full control over this critical asset.
- Clinical Trial Progress: The Phase 3 clinical trial for Ovaprene is underway, supported by non-dilutive funding, with positive interim data indicating favorable safety and tolerability, positioning it to potentially become the first FDA-approved hormone-free monthly intravaginal contraceptive.
- Market Potential: As an innovative non-hormonal contraceptive option, Ovaprene addresses a significant gap in women's health, expected to attract broad strategic interest from pharmaceutical and consumer health organizations, further driving company growth.
- Increased Strategic Flexibility: By consolidating global commercialization rights, Daré can explore the most attractive commercial and access pathways, including partnerships and non-traditional commercialization models, maximizing long-term economic benefits.

Funding Announcement: Daré Bioscience has secured a contract with the Gates Foundation for up to $300,000 to conduct a strategic review of organizations involved in contraceptive product development.
Objective of the Initiative: The project aims to identify and evaluate both for-profit and non-profit organizations globally that have expertise in formulation development, clinical trial design, and regulatory support for contraceptive products.
Company Mission: Daré Bioscience focuses on addressing gaps in women's health through rigorous scientific research and aims to accelerate the development of innovative contraceptive and reproductive health solutions.
Leadership Recognition: The leadership of Daré Bioscience has received accolades for their contributions to women's health innovation, highlighting the company's commitment to advancing credible, science-based solutions.






